You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

This indicates that the high priest's observation, skill, and responsiveness are exceptional, far surpassing his own.

Meanwhile, close combat between the two sides continued.

The Daqian army's cavalry formation became tighter and faster, and their morale soared, allowing them to break through the same cavalry lines.

They lag behind in organization and discipline, but their armor protection is far superior, and their weapons are also forged to be sturdy; they can even break the weapons of the nomadic tribes in a single encounter.

Click!

That was the sound of the enemy's various weapons collapsing; they were utterly vulnerable.

And that doesn't even take into account attribute corrections.

Only Feng Tianyin can see information that is only available to some players; it is a series of buffs that have been stacked to a terrifying level.

In fact, there were also overlaps among the barbarian tribes, but the differences were more subtle.

On the main battlefield, this manifested as a one-sided crushing defeat. These barbarians collapsed in a single encounter, either being pierced on the spot or falling off their horses and being trampled to death, resulting in an extremely high casualty rate.

They then realized that their proud horsemanship and archery skills were nothing but paper in front of the elite troops of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Ten thousand horses galloped, and the heavens and earth trembled.

Amidst the roaring volcanic ash, the ground was a scene of carnage, with people and horses stumbling and falling, some dead, some wounded, amidst the clash of swords and the carnage of bloodshed.

Soon, the barbarian side lost its formation and became completely disorganized.

They were powerless to resist the tight and powerful charge of the Daqian army, and their forces collapsed. They often saw the enemy charging in like an overwhelming tide, and then their own forces retreated, naturally unable to form any organization.

Moreover, the enemy has a trump card weapon that is tearing things apart:

Chariot.

The heavy chariots that Daqian had been preparing for a long time had a targeted counter effect in cavalry battles, and together with their own cavalry, they formed the most powerful spears.

Its own weight, the impact, and the tall, strong warriors on top determined that once it started charging, it would be unstoppable.

So Erbala could only watch helplessly as his team was dismantled and killed one by one.

"Gather around me, don't be alone."

However, only his personal guards responded. Usually, on the battlefield, one could use the personal guards to rally the other ordinary soldiers, but that wouldn't work now. Because the Daqian army was faster, more aggressive, and more numerous, giving him no chance to gather.

The mighty Khan was helpless, and all he could see when he looked around were the cries, screams, and angry roars of his companions.

"kill! ! ! "

In contrast, the Daqian army was invincible, leaving countless corpses in its advance.

Moreover, Feng Tianyin continued the pursuit, leading her personal guards. Whenever they encountered barbarians forming ranks, she would rush up and slaughter them, thus clearing the level without taking any damage.

Erbala witnessed the legendary divine power protecting him.

No matter the swords and axes, the open attacks and the hidden arrows, nothing could touch her. It was as if there was an invisible wall surrounding her, and all attacks deflected her. Even trying to surround her was futile, because once the circle reached a certain point, it would become ethereal and pass through solidity.

miracle!

Witnessing all of this chilled him to the bone, and he couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Why does Heaven favor them?"

"Don't linger in battle, retreat."

At this point, it's no longer a matter of whether to delay or not; if we continue to waste time, all of these people will be wiped out here.

Therefore, Erbala decisively ordered a retreat, and under the cover of his personal guards, rushed to the edge of the battlefield.

In fact, he didn't need to say anything; many barbarians had already dispersed on their own.

In the first wave of attack, they were already torn apart by the Daqian army, and their officers were separated from them. Coupled with the continuous pressure from the surrounding area, their morale naturally collapsed, and they all ran away.

They receded like the tide.

The cavalry were incredibly efficient at fleeing, scattering in different directions, impossible to catch, and disappearing in the blink of an eye. Moreover, the psychological shock of the volcanic eruption was considerable; they had no will to fight and simply fled.

Feng Tianyin promptly stopped those who were trying to pursue them and began to gather her forces.

"Ignore them, our target is Linchun."

A hasty pursuit would only disrupt our own formation, so there's no need to waste time and effort. It's better to quickly regroup, conserve energy, and stabilize our formation.

Moreover, she hadn't forgotten the orders that Heaven had previously given her:

Destroy the holy site.

The victorious Daqian army also maintained good organization. Under Zhang Zhongsi's command, they quickly reorganized and remained highly disciplined and orderly. They were on a completely different level from the barbarians who scattered at the first charge. It was like cutting melons and vegetables.

That being said, cavalry clashes are no joke, and losses still occur under the dangerous high-speed impact.

Fortunately, it doesn't affect combat effectiveness.

Feng Tianyin looked around: "In the name of Heaven, we will punish the heretical temple."

Upon hearing this, the Daqian army roared in unison, their morale soaring. This was the first time they had launched a war based on this legal principle, and they felt honored to have participated in this major historical event and achieved a milestone.

They finally did something tangible for the sake of Heaven's will.

Although the high priests of the past also claimed that "prosperity is the best reward for Him," it was a bit vague; the direct approach was to punish heretics.

That's right.

It aligns with everyone's psychological intuition that they ultimately need to create an enemy and then defeat them.

Seeing that her soldiers were capable of serving, Feng Tianyin gazed at the volcano. After a short while, the lava stopped flowing, and only thick smoke billowed, with ash and sparks falling from time to time. As expected of a mildly active volcano worthy of being regarded as a natural wonder, the erupting lava was limited to the background.

It will nourish the earth again, making the soil fertile and rich in nutrients.

But the other side of disaster is fear; even knowing there are benefits, humanity will tremble before the mighty power of heaven and earth.

Moreover, its combination with war has led to further disaster.

catastrophe.

To those in the city busy packing, it was simply a horror story, especially when Feng Tianyin coldly gave the order:

"Forward, crush this place where evil gods, intolerable to the laws of heaven, dwell."

In an instant, four thousand fast horses thundered into the suburbs, their footsteps echoing the rumble of the volcano.

Linchun trembled at the sight.

The suburbs, filled with low tents and earthen houses, were no match for the Daqian army, and the barbarians there could only flee.

They kept their distance from the vast army, not daring to look directly at them.

"Close the door quickly."

The scattered defenders on the walls of Linchun were in a state of panic, but unfortunately the walls were too low, the number of soldiers too small, and even the city gates were designed like those of a camp gate. How could they possibly stop the elite troops? Moreover, the attackers had already taken action.

Several arrows flew swiftly, instantly killing the barbarians who were trying to block the city gate.

It was Zhang Zhongsi's archery skills that killed them one by one.

It's likely that they never intended to defend the city from the beginning; since they were all fleeing anyway, why block their own path? As a result, this has led to a major disaster.

Rumble!

Thousands of warhorses swaggered through the city gate.

Some of the houses that were built with substandard materials had collapsed due to the tremors of the volcanic eruption, the vibrations of the warhorses trampling the ground, and the impacts of the chaotic fleeing livestock. There were also large fires lit by sparks and ash, a ball of bright red, crackling from time to time.

The barbarians fled in panic:

"Don't kill us, spare our lives, please have mercy, we all believe in the will of Heaven."

"The end of the world is coming. Everything is meaningless. Let everyone perish. All things will return to nothingness."

"Run! Otherwise, the volcano and the army will kill us."

Perhaps due to the harsh living environment, doomsday prophecies have always circulated in the northern desert region, appearing frequently in various religions and being linked to atonement and faith, representing a kind of taming of primal fear.

The people of Daqian scoffed at this.

They had witnessed disasters, such as the Yellow River's waters "coming from the sky," which changed course several times in the 1000 years before the Enlightenment, nearly destroying civilization.

There is a clearly documented history of suffering, but none of it holds true after the arrival of Heaven.

He transformed river channels, moved mountains to open roads, and eradicated plagues when civilization was just beginning... giving the people of Daqian an unprecedented sense of security.

But that's all.

They weren't afraid of the volcano at all and kept charging forward.

A line of banners quickly pointed towards the central temple district, cutting through the streets and alleys. Any barbarians who tried to stop them were crushed and utterly defeated. After a group fell, they knew they were in for a fight and cried out as they fled.

Linchun had run out of decent fighting power and was helpless as it watched the Daqian army fight its way through.

Why did they come?

"Could it be that the Great Khan's army has been defeated? And so quickly!"

"Never mind that, let's run!"

The appearance of the Daqian army speaks volumes; the troops tasked with intercepting them must have failed. At least they could escape quickly on horseback, but we couldn't; we had to hurry.

Amid the chaos, pushing, shoving, and fighting, volcanic ash ignited some flammable materials, and the scattered flames in the city began to connect.

With the cold wind blowing in the air, the fire spread rapidly and covered the streets in the blink of an eye.

call!

They originally intended to set the temple on fire, but the flames quickly surrounded the central landmark building. You could feel the heat, the air was dry, and even the snow was melting rapidly.

Zhang Zhongsi gripped the reins and slowed the pace slightly, asking:

"High Priest, the temple is destined for destruction; this is divine punishment. Shall we confirm it?"

He tended to think it was unnecessary to go through all that trouble, but he needed to consult his superiors first.

Feng Tianyin stared intently at the end of the main road as she answered:

“There is psionic energy, or more accurately, the aura of warp contamination. It’s very faint, but it’s best to get rid of it. You guys stay away and move around the area.”

"Yes, sir."

The moment the words left his mouth, Zhang Zhongsi's gaze sharpened, for the High Priest's expression suddenly turned solemn, his purple eyes flashing with numerical light before he looked up at the sky. A wisp of golden auspicious cloud swept by? Was it the Heavenly Dao watching?

Could it be that Feng Tianyin has been given some special task? Something so important that it warrants a direct order to the High Priest?

Before they could ask any questions, the girl rode her horse to the burning temple.